If it isn't the sugar, industrial fat, or salt, watch out for additives

Processed food is bad for us in so many ways, and this short article discusses food additives that the FDA allows food companies to continue to put in our food.  To me, trans fats are the biggest problem.  They're proven to kill people.  There is no safe level of consumption.  And yet they are still in FDA's GRAS category (Generally Recognized as Safe).

Transform Mealy Apricots

Cooked down in coconut oil, then added coconut butter to thicken and fresh squeezed pink grapefruit to cut the sweetness.  Ate with huge clouds of fresh organic heavy whipped cream.

Shrimp with Veggies is Very Fast

If you want good food fast, chop up your colors (here you see red pepper, green pepper, dark green, light green and yellow zucchini) and your garlic, sautee them in coconut oil to your desired texture, then add shrimp and cook until just opaque.  I seasoned mine with turmeric, black pepper and cayenne and served with a big wedge of lemon.  You can make this even faster if you have to - buy pre-chopped vegetables.

Awesome Little Girl with Blog

This little girl blogged about her gross lunches that included almost no fruit and vegetables, and her school ended up making some pretty big changes.  I think that is pretty awesome, but at the same time I worry that those kids who don't have access to a computer and internet at home are at even more of a disadvantage.

Greek Meatballs with Tzaziki

Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground lamb
2 eggs
white onion
fresh garlic
fresh and dried mint
fresh parsley
pepper
cumin
paprika
fried in olive oil with a bit of coconut oil
I don't mind a very onion-y taste and I'm lazy, so I didn't chop the onions very fine.

Tzaziki: Trader Joe's full fat Greek yogurt - 2 cups
skinny cucumbers, partially seeded
lots of fresh mint
a bit of fresh parsley
1/4 cup raw onion
roasted garlic
fresh lemon juice
olive oil
salt and pepper
This came out as a sauce, not a dip, because I didn't fully seed the cucumbers.  The raw onion adds a very sharp taste, so adjust for your preference.  I used a blender.

Green Leafies = Great Skin

We all knew we are what we eat. But did you know that veggies can make you prettier? It stands to reason.

Radiccio

I "discovered" radiccio in Rome, and I haven't been able to stop buying it since. It wasn't offensive before, but I never picked it up. It goes great in a salad, especially with vinegar-based dressing, and I like to put a pile on my plate before I put my hot food on top, especially eggs with veggies.

Good thing it has a variety of wonderful health benefits, including lots of antioxidants (the color tips us off) good for the eyes. Great news for me since I hate carrots.